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We met the crew and they drew for the Captain's Flag and I WON IT!!!!
First night Dinner fare : Octopus!
Ship plowed along all night.
Morning found us at Cape Horn, Chile
which is the northern boundary of the Drake Passage. 160+ steps to climb.
My first zodiac ride. Scared witless.
Looking back at the Australis.
Another Zodiac boat coming in.
Climbed the steps! On top of Cape Horn. Notice stick handles are down.
Location of Cape Horn in relation to the continent of South America
Named for city of Hoorn in the Netherlands by 2 Dutchmen explorers. It
is at 55 degrees south lattitude.
Sculpture on Cape Horn pays homage to sailors who
died trying to round the Cape.
How far away are you today? 6445+ miles
A couple of newlyweds on Cape Horn
And now you must climb down to go back to the ship!
Off again to visit a glacier. No matter where your room is
you have to meet on the 5th floor to walk down to the 1st
floor to get on a zodiac.
Zodiac Captain with Richard on the left
Disembarqing the zodiac to walk to the glacier
William looking relieved to be off the zodiac
Elva with David Scott Silverberg, Smithsonian Expert
After glacier viewing tour leader Maria is supervising my walking!
A chart showing "Glacier Alley". Our ship is
at the last "i"in Agostini
for the following photo
View towards the glaciers in "Glacier Alley"
Maria Elena, our tour director. First class extraordinaire!!!!
None can outdo her!
Mariner's Monument to Magellan in Punta Arenas